Undergrads support the GTFF

The undergraduate organization the Student Labor Action Project (SLAP) recently sent a letter to President Scott Coltrane, stating their support of the GTFF strike platform. Their statement underlines the importance of addressing the needs of graduate students to better the educational experience of undergraduates and the campus community. The GTFF is very appreciative of the… Continue reading Undergrads support the GTFF

Presidential Strike Letter

October 24, 2014 This past week the Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation (GTFF) voted overwhelmingly to authorize their bargaining team to call for a strike if the University of Oregon’s Administration continues not to meet the needs of their graduate employees. Impasse will begin on Monday, starting a 30 day “cooling off” period between both parties.… Continue reading Presidential Strike Letter

GTFF declares impasse, proceeds towards strike

This evening, members of the Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation (GTFF) packed the auditorium of South Eugene High School for an Emergency General Membership Meeting. The meeting was called to allow GTFF members to discuss the final proposal made by the University of Oregon Administration’s bargaining team and to ultimately decide whether to hold a contract… Continue reading GTFF declares impasse, proceeds towards strike

Emergency GMM – October 17

Last week, the GTFF executive council called for an emergency GMM to for the members to make some decisions about bargaining: Does the current proposal by the Administration meet the needs of graduate students, or should we continue along the path towards a strike? We’ll have to have a final ballot box vote after this meeting,… Continue reading Emergency GMM – October 17

October Agitator

Download the October 2014 issue of the GTFF’s monthly newsletter here: AgitatorOct14 Or, swing by the GTFF office for a print copy of your own or to share! In this issue: Welcome from the GTFF President A look at parenting as GTF An introduction to the jobs and goals of your executive board members. . . .… Continue reading October Agitator

GMM and Clarifications

The GTFF had another packed house for its General Membership Meeting (GMM) held on Friday, October 3rd. The Bargaining Team presented new and returning GTFs with a detailed account of bargaining and mediation through September.  No major bargaining decisions were made at Friday’s GMM.  Stewards requested that their members have more time in their departments to discuss… Continue reading GMM and Clarifications